The Jersey Eisteddfod Valerie Guy Bursary – Press Release
THE JERSEY EISTEDDFOD VALERIE GUY BURSARY
SUPPORTING THE ISLAND’S ARTISTIC TALENT
JERSEY, October 2025 – The 2025/26 Jersey Eisteddfod Valerie Guy Bursary, has been launched, aimed at supporting creative artists and performers in Jersey.
Named in honour of the late Mrs. Valerie Todd – known to everyone as Miss Guy – the Bursary is made possible through her generous bequests and legacies to the Jersey Eisteddfod.
The Bursary provides financial assistance to individuals seeking to further their development in one of the many disciplines featured in the Festival of the Creative Arts or the Festival of the Performing Arts.
For each Bursary round, the Jersey Eisteddfod Executive Council agrees a total amount that should be made available for individual applications, which can be for any amount between £100 and £1,000, helping to fund training, tuition, travel, equipment, and more.
Applications Open for 2025/26
The Bursary is open to anyone who has competed in one of the preceding Jersey Eisteddfod festivals in the year of application, with no age restrictions. The qualifying festivals are:
· 2025 Dance, English Speech & Drama, Music
· 2026 Jèrriais, French, Modern Languages, Creative Arts
Pat Sabey, Chair of the Jersey Eisteddfod said, “The inaugural Bursary, offered in 2024, was an enormous success, attracting applicants from many different disciplines and of all ages, enabling them to pursue their creative dreams. It was delightful to see the successful applicants acting as Jersey Eisteddfod Ambassadors at our 100th Anniversary Vin d’Honneur held at Government House in the summer.
“Our objective in making this bursary available is in keeping with our Constitution, to support and promote the artistic and creative talent that is in abundance in our Island. We are also determined to honour Valerie Guy’s lifetime devotion and commitment to the arts in Jersey. I think she would be proud of what we are doing with her generous bequest to the charity.”
Deadline for Application
Applications for the 2025/26 Bursary are open now and must be submitted by 30th April 2026 (late entries are not accepted). Full details of the Bursary, including eligibility criteria and application instructions, can be found on the Jersey Eisteddfod website.
Supporting the Next Generation of Eisteddfod Ambassadors
Recipients of the Bursary will also be invited to become Jersey Eisteddfod Ambassadors during the year in which they receive the award. This provides a unique opportunity for successful applicants to share their experiences and inspire the next generation of Jersey’s artistic talent.
For more information please contact:
Mrs. Karen Dufty
General Administrator, The Jersey Eisteddfod
Les Blanches Pierres, La Route de Vinchelez,
St Ouen, Jersey, JE3 2DB
Tel: 01534 854529
Email: admin@jerseyeisteddfod.org.je